A man opened a package and dozens of "needles" flew into his eyes! Be careful of this kind of thing, it's very common!

Mr. Xia from Ningbo encountered a thrilling accident while opening a parcel.

According to Ningbo Evening News, a few months ago, Mr. Xia bought some elastic stents online for work needs. That evening, when he opened the package, the elastic stents in the package suddenly burst, and dozens of "needle-like" foreign objects pierced his right eye.

The picture shows the elastic bracket that caused Mr. Xia's eye injury

Accompanied by his family, Mr. Xia hurried to the Ophthalmology Emergency Department of Ningbo Fenghua District Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.

The doctors were dumbfounded by the result. Under the microscope, Mr. Xia had multiple scratches in his eyes, and his right conjunctiva and eyelid were covered with dozens of transparent foreign objects thinner than needles, which were like "needles in a rainstorm" piercing his eyes .

On the same day, the doctor performed an emergency operation and removed more than 30 transparent foreign bodies . However, in the following 10 months, Mr. Xia went to the doctor to remove foreign bodies in his eyes 9 times . Each time, the doctor was able to remove the transparent, thorn-like foreign bodies in his eyes, but there were still a large number of foreign bodies that were difficult to see with the naked eye and remained in the eyes, requiring repeated treatment.

The transparent foreign object that almost caused Mr. Xia to go blind is the "fiberglass" that is very common in life!

1. Fiberglass: The invisible assassin

Glass fiber is a composite material widely used in industry and home furnishing, and is commonly found in products such as tent stands, alloy chopsticks, network cable sheaths, and sound-absorbing cotton . Its diameter is only 1/20 of a hair, and it is transparent, smooth, and corrosion-resistant. The debris formed after breaking can easily penetrate the skin or even the eyeball.

Fiberglass

What’s more dangerous is that once these thorns are embedded in human tissue, they may remain dormant for a long time, causing persistent pain, inflammation, and even infection .

Mr. Xia's experience is not an isolated case. Experiences shared by netizens such as "hands pricked by tent poles" and "hands pricked by mosquito net poles" all confirm the potential threat of this material.

2. Why do fiberglass products become "hidden weapons" that can hurt people?

Under normal circumstances, fiberglass products that meet quality standards will not hurt people.

However, if fiberglass products are stored for too long, get damp or squeezed , they are prone to produce a large amount of micron-sized debris, which can lead to danger. In addition, inferior products are not made to the standard due to poor bonding between the fiber and the substrate, which is easy to fall off, or the edges are not passivated and have burrs, which can make fiberglass an "invisible killer."

In addition, once fiberglass penetrates the body, it is difficult to identify and deal with it.

Glass fibers are usually transparent or the same color as the product (such as white tent poles and gray network cables), and it is difficult to detect surface debris with the naked eye. After entering the body, the initial pain is similar to that of a mosquito bite. Many people mistake it for a common allergy, and redness, swelling, and stinging may not appear until hours or even days later, delaying the treatment. In addition, glass fibers are also difficult to remove from the body. Traditional tweezers cannot grasp micron-sized fibers, and microsurgical instruments are required, but forced removal may cause fiber breakage and residue.

3. Prevent trouble before it happens: These details must be vigilant

In order to avoid the "invisible attack" of glass fiber, we need to pay attention to three aspects in daily life:

1) Purchase

Look for regular brands and avoid buying products without any certification.

Check whether the product surface is smooth and whether there are burrs or cracks on the edges.

2) Use and storage

Avoid sharp bending and squeezing of fiberglass products.

It is recommended to replace items that have been stored for more than 2 years, as aging increases the risk of breakage.

When opening the package, wear goggles and gloves, keep away from your face, and move gently.

3) Emergency treatment

If the skin is punctured, do not scratch or pull it out forcefully to avoid fiber breakage and residue.

Use tape to repeatedly stick the injured area to absorb the superficial fibers. If there are deep foreign objects, seek medical attention immediately.

In case of eye injury, close your eyes immediately, cover them with clean gauze, and go to an ophthalmologist for treatment as soon as possible.

Finally, in addition to consumers being vigilant when purchasing, companies should also strictly control quality and improve product warning labels to avoid further injuries caused by fiberglass.